Grammy-nominated guitar virtuoso CARL BURNETT (www.carlburnett.com) has
always excelled at improvisation and his critically-acclaimed CDs have
exemplified this. Now, the "Upper Room with Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault" is
giving its listeners who are musicians the opportunity to perform with
Burnett in a free-form concert live on-air at WVOF 88.5 FM in Fairfield,
Connecticut USA. The show date is Monday February 26th from 4pm-8pm (NYC
Time). Carl will choose a select group of musicians and they will jam live
on-air . Specifically, Carl is looking for a bassist, drummer and
saxophonist. Musicians can send their web site links to
[EMAIL PROTECTED] so Carl can listen to your music. Contest deadline is
Feb. 16th and winners will be notified shortly thereafter. Winners are
responsible for their own transportation and lodging. WVOF is a non-profit
station and winners will receive no money for their appearance.
Carl Burnett is the unsung hero of the guitar industry. A masterful and
inspired player, his guitar playing is the sweet nectar, which has
accompanied some of today's great musicians. Burnett's soulful guitar has
backed Robben Ford, Branford Marsalis, David Sanborn, Lizz Wright, George
Howard and Bill Withers. The launch of his new CD, "Life Before MIDI:
Naked," which is available at the Internet retailers www.cdbaby.com and
www.guitar9.com serves as a jaw dropping testimony to the artistry of his
playing. The premise of the CD title harkens back to a time before musicians
had the ability to synchronize musical instruments and performances with
computers via the technology known as MIDI. The live jam session that
unfolds on this CD, without a rehearsal or a click track, is a raw and
sublime stirring of the senses like a fresh pot of funky stew.
The CD features Reggie Hamilton and Les King on bass, Pete Maloney,Dave
Raven, Tony Moore and Gary Novak on drums, and Bill Steinway and Jeff Babko
on keys. The essence of friends playing together infuses "Life Before MIDI,"
with spirit. The CD invokes the illuminated musical energy that can spill
forth when music plays from the heart without being confined by an agenda.
The CD is a grab bag assortment of fine chocolates whose collective
ingredients transport the listener into another realm. From the greasy,
funky renderings of the track "Funk in G," to the plaintive musings of "Lift
Every Voice
and Sing," the musicians accompanying Burnett wield an achingly breathtaking
synthesis of styles.
"Life Before MIDI," has already garnered rave listener reviews on the
Internet sites www.cdbaby.com and www.guitar9.com. Listeners note the CD is
"funky and full of tasty playing," and point to Burnett's refreshing quality
of "speaking volumes without wasting a note".Burnett's quiet confidence and
pared down musical mastery give thisCD a solo effort designed for the
listener and not for the artist's ego. "Life Before MIDI," readily reflects
why Carl can play with the greats and hold his own on a CD. His love for
music, rather than the vanity of being a great guitar player, propels his
creative endeavors. Listeners experience the palpable heartbeat of sharing
rather than the noise that comes from the ego needing approval.
The Washington D.C. born player whose journey has taken him from sun
drenched Los Angeles to a new home in New York is currently working on a new
CD. The year has already brought two Grammy nominations. Burnett provided
both the title track and single from Larry Carlton's "Deep Into It" and the
single "Morning Magic." The composer/guitarist earned another Grammy
nomination for the song "This is the Life," on Boney James' album "Ride."
Burnett's transcendent appreciation for his instrument will continue
inspiring players and audiences alike. The unsung hero now stands bathed in
the spotlight exposing his gifts to a wider audience.
Log on to www.carlburnett.com for more information.
The "Upper Room with Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault" has been on the air since
1982 and is widely-known for its in-house concert series, interviews, and
creative music. The show is co-hosted by GI DUSSAULT. Besides the WVOF show,
the "Upper Room with Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault" has a 24/7 broadcast at
www.upperroomwithjoekelley.com. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer PRINCE featured
the "Upper Room" on his official web site. The "Upper Room" was the first
radio show to have ever received that honor.
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